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National Lottery funding for sport is distributed through Sport England. Both Lottery and Exchequer funds are targeted through two investment streams:
Community Investment Fund
Community investment is allocated through nine Regional Sports Boards. The West Midlands Board has approximately £13m to distribute between April 2007 and March 2009. This will be distributed via three routes: £9m will support local delivery via County Sports Partnership portfolios, £2m will be spent on strategic regional projects and approximately £2m will be available annually for open applications. Funding criteria for open applications include:
- Projects must reflect the overall aims and objectives of the Regional Plan - 'Sign up for Sport' - pdf, 2.84Mb
- It is unlikely that awards for single large projects will exceed £200,000 and that awards will be for less than £50,000 for capital and £30,000 for revenue.
- All projects must address inequalities in sport and target at least two (preferably more) of the groups listed below. Young people; People over 45; Black and ethnic minority groups; People with disabilities; Women; People on low incomes.
- There are three funding deadlines each year.
Anyone considering applying for funding should initially contact their funding line on 08458 508 508. However, applicants should note that, as at December 2007, a significant amount of funding has already been allocated. You should check the West Midlands area of the Sport England website for future information and deadline dates and contact Greg Ward, Investment Manager Tel: 0121 7273 1794 or greg.ward@sportengland.org prior to submitting an application.
National investment
Distributed in conjunction with national governing bodies of sport plus a range of other national partners.The national funding stream works with a priority group of 20-30 sports to develop one stop plans to help people to start, stay and succeed in sport.
Contact the West Midlands Regional Office, Tel: 0121 456 3444 for an update or visit the national website at www.sportengland.org
Please note that football projects should apply direct to the Football Foundation.
The Football Foundation - is a funding partnership of the FA Premier League, the Football Association, Sport England and Government. Three-quarters of the total budget is devoted to the grass roots, improving pitches and changing facilities at schools and in the parks. The remainder helps new community and education projects, such as study support centres, community coaching schemes and social inclusion initiatives.
Visit their website for more information at www.footballfoundation.org |